as in myths
a belief or way of behaving that is based on fear of the unknown and faith in magic or luck; a belief that certain events or things will bring good or bad luck
It is a common superstition that a black cat crossing your path is bad luck.
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Recent Examples of superstitions
Most traditions in Southern families have been passed down from generations, including some superstitions.
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Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
What are some Friday the 13th superstitions?
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2026
The zodiac signs and their associated superstitions spread from Mesopotamia to Greece and Rome and eventually became part of European tradition.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 8 Mar. 2026
That’s why guys have superstitions and routines.
—Haley Smilow, Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2026
Cooler, clear nights offer a pause for reflection, reminding residents to take care while testing their Friday the 13th superstitions.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The date is considered unlucky by some due to superstitions surrounding the number 13 in Western cultures.
—Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 13 Feb. 2026
What are some Friday the 13th superstitions?
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
They were also introduced to the superstitions that come around this time of year.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Abby Fribush, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
What are some Friday the 13th superstitions?
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2026
The zodiac signs and their associated superstitions spread from Mesopotamia to Greece and Rome and eventually became part of European tradition.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 8 Mar. 2026
That’s why guys have superstitions and routines.
—Haley Smilow, Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2026
Cooler, clear nights offer a pause for reflection, reminding residents to take care while testing their Friday the 13th superstitions.
—Brandi D. Addison, Freep.com, 13 Feb. 2026
The date is considered unlucky by some due to superstitions surrounding the number 13 in Western cultures.
—Lianna Norman, Florida Times-Union, 13 Feb. 2026
What are some Friday the 13th superstitions?
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
They were also introduced to the superstitions that come around this time of year.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superstitions
Noun
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There’s something for everybody in myths.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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The first is the broader destigmatization of cannabis, as state after state dismantles old laws and outdated myths.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hopefully his teammates and coaches realize the errors in their ways.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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In December, Chelsea’s players looked inexplicably unprepared for the intensity of this long-time rivalry and were caught out via defensive errors.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Superstitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superstitions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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